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Plant safety

An overview of poisonous plants.

Poison ivy

Do you know what poison ivy looks like? Learn how to recognize a poison ivy plant and how to treat the rash if your child is exposed.

Iron

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Babies, children and adults all need iron to keep their bodies healthy. Discover sources of iron and how to get enough.

Role of protein foods in a healthy diet

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Learn about the benefits of protein foods and how to help you and your family get enough protein.

Injury prevention

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Learn how to keep your child safe and prevent them from getting injured whether at home, outside, at school or while playing. Find information about some of the common ways children can get injured, such as from burns, poisons and outdoor hazards.

Information about cannabis for recreational use

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Learn about cannabis (also known as marijuana, weed or pot) and find out about the short- and long-term effects of using it recreationally.

Complementary and alternative medicines for sickle cell disease

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Read about complementary and alternative therapies and how to use them safely to avoid side effects and interactions with your other sickle cell treatments.

Carbohydrates (carbs)

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Discover the types of carbohydrates and how they affect the body.

Vitamin D

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Discover the role of vitamin D in the body and how to get enough in your diet.

Cystic fibrosis and nutrition

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People with cystic fibrosis can maintain healthy bodies with nutritional support and advice.

Summer safety tips

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Check out tips to keep your family safe while playing in the sun or water, preparing a summer feast or exploring nature.

Cannabis and children

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Learn about cannabis, what happens if a child accidentally consumes cannabis and how to prevent unintentional cannabis poisoning.

Opioids

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Your pain care team may recommend opioids to help you manage acute (sudden) or persistent pain. Read about opioids, some of their side effects and how to manage side effects of opioids.

Zinc

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Discover the role of zinc in the body and how to get enough in your diet.

Top 10 poisons in the home

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Many of the most common poisons are items that can be found around the house. Learn about the top 10 most common types of poison exposures across all ages and for children younger than six years old.

Vitamin B12

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Discover the role of vitamin B12 in the body, and how to get enough in your diet.

Sickle cell disease: Complementary and alternative medicines

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Learn about complementary and alternative medicines for sickle cell disease and what to do before trying a natural health product.

Vegetarianism in childhood

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This article describes what to consider when your child decides to become a vegetarian.

Canada's Food Guide

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Discover the foundation for healthy eating with Canada's Food Guide. Learn about Canada’s Food Guide recommendations and how to apply them to your family’s diet.

Iron: Guidelines to improve your child's intake

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Learn what iron deficiency is and what you can feed your child to make sure they receive the amount of iron they need.

Peanut allergy

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A peanut allergy is a life-long reaction to the proteins in found peanuts. Find out how to help your child manage it.

Opioids for sickle cell pain

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Your child's pain team may recommend opioids to help them manage acute (sudden) or persistent pain. Read about opioids, some of their side effects and how to manage side effects of opioids.

Calcium

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Discover the role of calcium in the body and how to get enough.

The basics of a healthy diet

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Learn about macronutrients and micronutrients and how eating a balance of these can help support your mood and general wellbeing.

Finding a weight that is right for you

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Eating healthy foods and being physically active are important factors in maintaining a healthy weight. Read about tips for keeping a healthy body weight.